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Blotched Emerald
Comibaena bajularia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Geometrinae
1667 / 70.300
Photo © Allan Drewitt,  Dersingham, June 2010

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak. Sessile Oak.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Local and never common, but fairly well recorded in recent years.
Found in established woodland with mature oaks, the characteristic blotch in the corner of each forewing and hindwing are distinctive.
Ground colour often fades to a pinkish white.

Recorded in 34 (46%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
21/06/2024128TF63Dersingham
21/06/2024128TL79Cranwich
19/06/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
18/06/2024128TF62Dersingham Bog
16/06/2024127TG11Costessey
12/06/2024128TF62King's Lynn
11/06/2024128TF62Dersingham Bog
07/06/2024128TF62Sandringham
07/06/2024128TF62Sandringham
06/06/2024128TL88Thetford
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